World Gym Announces its 22nd Taiwanese Location and Plans for Six More Gyms by Year-end

Tue, 2013-06-18 17:44

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World Gym, the iconic brand for bodybuilding and seriously fun fitness, announced the opening of its 22nd location in Taiwan with six more fitness centers under development by year-end as part of its expanding activities on the island.

With 6,000 memberships sold during a 10-week presale period, this 40,000sq. ft. facility is now open from 6:00 AM to 12:00 AM, sevendays a week. The new gym boasts top-of-the-line workout equipment includingVirtual Active™ treadmills, elliptical machines, and stationary bikes that allow you to work out in different countries and cities virtually.This location offers many amenities including a spa, sauna, steam room, Group X classes, spinning classes, TRX training, a boxing ring, and a functional zone training center. Members can also enjoy services such as towel service, personal training, and nutrition/weight loss counseling.

Co-owners John Caraccio and Michael Sanciprian have established one of the most profitable fitness companies in Asia. Over the last five years, World Gym Taiwan has increased its revenue by over 500% and now has 22 locations with more than 2,200 employees. “The World Gym brand is extremely popular in Asia,” said John Caraccio, “It has been the ideal brand for us as we continue to find opportunities to grow.”

“John and Michael have done a tremendous job building up the World Gym brand in Taiwan,” said Guy Cammilleri, Managing Director of World Gym International. “They have created an impressive community of fitness fanatics who have embraced the fun and fitness-driven lifestyle that World Gym represents.”

The new club is located at 1F and 2F, No. 35 Chung Shan Road, Section 3, Zhonghe District, Xinbei City, Taiwan.

The iconic World Gym brand was founded in 1976 by Joe Gold during the glory days of “Muscle Beach” in Venice, CA when serious fitness collided with the world of Hollywood celebrities. Since then, World Gym has evolved into an internationally recognized brand that has captured the imagination of fitness lovers around the globe. Focused on the mantra “Seriously Fun Fitness”, World Gym is dedicated to creating the ultimate workout destinations across the globe. With its headquarters located in sunny southern California, World Gym currently has over 180 locations across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Central & South America, Africa, Russia, Asia, Australia and the Middle East. To learn more about World Gym and its storied past, please visit worldgym.com.